Laser Vortex

   With the kite they seem to go for around £1000 bottom line. But, look it over and if it's in that region and in decent nick you'll probably get your moneys worth. At that sort of price even taking a severe hit is only going to leave you a few hundred out of pocket. Just for an idea of price there is one on Apollo Duck :-
https://sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk/listings.phtml?cid=106&sti=64

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Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Laser Vortex Posted: 25 Feb 20 at 6:14pm
	With the kite they seem to go for around £1000 bottom line. But, look it over and if it's in that region and in decent nick you'll probably get your moneys worth. At that sort of price even taking a severe hit is only going to leave you a few hundred out of pocket. Just for an idea of price there is one on Apollo Duck :- https://sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk/listings.phtml?cid=106&sti=64
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IrishAndrew Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Feb 20 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote IrishAndrew Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 20 at 2:44pm
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IrishAndrew Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Feb 20 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote IrishAndrew Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 20 at 2:41pm
	Thanks for the reply and that's basically what I thought myself. My only concern was if there was much difficulty in launching/retrieving as it can be rather tricky depending on wind direction to land on the slip cleanly and without smashing into a wall or the ramp itself. I thought this might be exaggerated due to the double dagger board and fixed rudder. Out of curiosity what would you pay for a Vortex with the spinnker setup inc trolley and road trailer. I just want to make sure I dont pay to much for it.

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 20 at 2:16pm
	Yup, agree with Jack, never sailed one but I know enough people who have. The main criticism was that they got boring off wind so the kite was added. Super stable and the rudder slides up and down like the boards. Pricewise I'd want it at well under £1000. If it doesn't work out keep your eye open for a Blaze, you'll have to spend a little more but £1200 gets you a decent mk1. Another great boat in a breeze no trapeze and forgiving enough to relearn dinghy skills. Not so stable as a Vortex though.
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Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 20 at 11:36am
	The Vortex is a Marmite boat. But probably a good option for what you describe. i.e mostly a fun boat. Room for your daughter too. The are fast but stable. A more lively catamaran if you like. They can Pitch Pole if pushed in breeze. Daggerboard Rudder isn't an issue, nether are two plates. They are VERY stable, so plenty of time to deal with stuff. You are towards the top end at 90kg - to be competitive, but that isn't much of an issue given your criteria. You will go in a blow. (*edit - most Vortex's are sailed at Yorkshire Dales SC, which is a windy venue. A Vortex likes wind). Are you sailing in Cork? Given the average wind I would say its a pretty good boat for you. You are heavy enough to get used to it without trapezing on a light day, and build up to rock start dad status. It may not sell quickly if / when you want to get rid. Something to think about. Edited by Jack Sparrow - 25 Feb 20 at 11:39am
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IrishAndrew Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Feb 20 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote IrishAndrew Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 20 at 7:20am
	Hello, I'm hoping someone here can help me. I use to sail a lot as a kid, dinghys, multihulls etc but haven't sailed properly for about 10 years. I have just got back into sailing after a long break as my daughter is learning to sail (Pico which we own) but I want to get sailing something a little more interesting without spending a fortune and I dont plan on competing apart from the odd club race. I was looking at Lasers but the money is just too much for me based on a good clean boat (Ireland) and there wasnt much else in the single handed dinghys. I've found a listing on a Vortex that is keenly priced and thought that might be an interesting sail. I've done a bit of research on the Vortex and see there is mixed feelings on the boat. I'm 40, 6'5" and approx 90kg so want to know if this would suit someone of this proportion. I will also be launching this from a slip way into a channelled harbour mouth so want to know how difficult this would be given the fixed rudder and twin centre boards and having to enter/exit from a small concrete ramp basis. Any help would be much appreciated.